Chapter 65
Bogus Billionaire
Everyone in the audience noticed this action. They got the message immediately. Excited, they encouraged Caroline to make her announcement.
The people whoâd be affected by the marriage each wore a different expression. In the lounge, Kirkâs face was as black as thunder as he watched the surveillance footage.
He felt close to losing his cool.
âThis matter is very important to me.â Caroline smiled cked her head and looked at the proof of Kirkâs sincerity. She looked up again and regarded Kirkâs features. Her thoughts were all a mess. Her eyes filled with tears yet again.
âWhat is it?â Kirk tilted Carolineâs head up. His tone was filled with affection but also a slight irritation.
âYouâre such a crybaby.â
After saying that, Kirk kissed Caroline lightly on the temple.
The feeling of being treasured made Carolineâs heart sing.
âIâm not â Caroline pushed Kirk away and stepped backward. She was trying hard not to be seduced by him. âI should head back. If I stay too long, Grandpa will look for me.â
Kirk watched Caroline leave and stared at the discarded property deed. He frowned.
Caroline was unsettled. Her footsteps were so rushed that she nearly crashed into Eddy as he walked over.
Eddy ducked aside. He mocked, âStill trying to throw yourself at me?â
Carolineâs emotions were heavy, and she didnât want to get into a fight with Eddy. She emotionlessly circled Eddy and walked off.
However, Eddy pulled her to a stop after only a few steps. âCaroline, you have to stop playing hard to get!â
Caroline reacted as if his touch were a snake bite and shook him off immediately.
She glared at him. âEddy, donât act so arrogantly. I admit that I used to love you, but the person I loved was only an illusion. Wealthy, educated, and a talented businessman. However, after getting married, I realized that youâre nothing compared to my husband.â
Although Kirk didnât have much money or business acumen, he was still much better than Eddy!
Even if their marriage was a contractual one, Kirk still did his duty as a husband. He gave her the best of everything. But what about Eddy?
Caroline had cared for him for eight years. It was eight whole years. Eddy had never given her a smile, much less a gift.
âWhat did you say?â Angered, Eddy took hold of Carolineâs neck. When he saw her bright eyes, his animal instincts took over.
It was only after a moment that he calmed down. He scoffed. âHeâs nobody. He doesnât deserve to be mentioned in the same sentence as me. Caroline, youâll really do anything to get a rise out of me. Too bad! I wonât fall for it!â
Caroline gave him a forced smile and tried to avoid him again. She felt like talking to him was a waste of her precious time.
She stepped forward, but Eddy stopped her again.
This time, Caroline didnât manage to get a solid foothold. Her a warmly. It looked as though she was thinking about the past. âIâve been waiting for this day ever since I was a little girl. I even thought I wouldnât make it to this day. But itâs here now! I have someone to thank Caroline once again looked over at Eddy.
When Kirk saw this, he tightened his fists. His knuckles were white.
âHe showed me that the world is a warm place. He showed me that kindness doesnât always have an ulterior motive. Heâs like a light, brightening up my life The crowd was touched by her honest confession. Even Eddy was affected by her words. Even if he knew that Caroline was only exaggeratingâ¦
The next second, Eddyâs eyes narrowed. He looked at Kirk, whoâd appeared on stage. He was wearing a dark expression.
Kirk was shrouded in darkness, and he looked like a demon. He glared sharply over at Eddy.
Eddy could feel the look cut him.
Kirk was standing in a secluded spot. Besides, everyone was focusing on Caroline. Thus, no one noticed him there.
His gaze was cold. He walked slowly toward Caroline, who was bathed in light. It was like darkness trying to consume a flame.
Eddy was taken aback. He wanted to shout for Kirk to stop, but he couldnât even manage a word. Not a sound came from his mouth.
Caroline saw that Kirk was almost out of the shadows and would be revealed to everyone soon. Her tone changed completely. âTo me, heâs very, very important. So I think itâs unfair and cruel to him that I keep some things unsaid.â
Caroline paused. She smiled with all her might. âWhat I want to announce today is=â
Everyone held their breath.
From their table at the back, Sarah and Dan eagerly anticipated what was coming.
Sitting in her wheelchair, Layla had a cruel and confident smile.
Carolineâs gaze traveled over everyoneâs faces. She memorized each of their expressions.
When she looked away, she found Kirk standing to the side. She was stunned, but she shot him a dazzling smile.
That look shocked Kirk with its beauty.
Then, Caroline said, âWeâre already married. And heâs not Eddy Morrison!â